Anticoagulant, Arterial Lines, Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Healthcare, Hospital, Medications, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pneumonia, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry
Registered Nurse Neuro Stepdown (SDU) - Marrero, LA (#SM0107)
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- Location: Marrero, LA
- Employment Type: Per-Diem (this is a 1099 position)
- Hourly Rate: $41.76 per hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Per-Diem Registered Nurse for an opening at a hospital in Marrero, LA. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic setting, managing a diverse patient population and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate of $41.76 per hour.
- Work Schedule: This is a per-diem position.
- 6:45 pm - 7:15 am CDT ( 30 min break)
- 6:45 pm - 7:15 am CST ( 30 min break)
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a critical care setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing standardized (e.g., NIHSS, Glasgow Coma Scale) and focused neuro-checks every 1 to 4 hours to detect subtle changes in mental status, motor strength, pupil response, and level of consciousness.
- Continuously monitoring patients on telemetry, managing arterial lines, and observing for cardiac instability or blood pressure fluctuations common in stroke or brain injury patients.
- Caring for and monitoring patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, or subdural drains, including accurate measurement of drainage and monitoring for infection.
- Performing bedside swallowing screens before allowing oral intake, positioning the patient to protect the airway, and implementing precautions to prevent aspiration pneumonia in patients with cranial nerve deficits.
- Educating patients and families on recognizing stroke warning signs, managing new medications (antiplatelets/anticoagulants), and coordinating rehabilitation services to prevent readmission.
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Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license from the state of LA and current BLS Certification.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of RN work experience.
- Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, effective communication, cultural competency, collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
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